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In 1967, Executive Order 11375 added sex to other prohibited forms of discrimination. In response, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) established the Federal Women’s Program to promote the employment of women in the Federal workforce. All federal agencies, including the...
On September 18, 1997, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a memorandum for heads of Executive Departments and Independent Agencies on Hispanic Employment Initiatives (HEI) in the Federal government. The memorandum announced a 9-Point Plan with specific initiatives to improve...
Pursuant to Executive Order 13171, all Federal agencies, including DOT, must take a proactive stance in addressing the low participation rates of Hispanics in the Federal government. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010, Hispanic Americans numbered 50.5 million, or 16% of the U.S....
For the 54 million Americans with disabilities, access means simply being able to use, enjoy and participate in the many aspects of society, including work, commerce and leisure activities. Transportation is a vital link that allows full participation. The Department is committed to building an...
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is committed to ensuring its programs and activities are accessible to all individuals, including persons with disabilities. As we work towards ensuring the DOT’s goal of being a model employer by ensuring that our sponsored activities, events,...
Federally Employed Women - a private membership organization working as a constructive pressure group to improve the status of women employed by the Federal government and by the District of Columbia government.
Office of Human Resource Management - provides Departmental...
Includes links to Internal, External and Supplemental Civil Rights resources.
The Department of Transportation is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of emergency preparedness in the event of a disaster. During an emergency, persons with disabilities may require (1) additional assistance with evacuation and (2) using transportation to get to a safe place.
Introduction to basic information on emergency preparedness, transportation accessibility, and evacuation methods for certain modes of transportation, such as transit and rail systems.